The law of Hong Kong is based on the English common law. Hong Kong is an autonomous territory of China but retains its own legal and legislative systems, independent of the legal traditions and systems of Mainland China. However, the Hong Kong Basic Laws are subject to the legal interpretation power of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

The Court of Final Appeal is the highest appellate court in Hong Kong.

The legal profession in Hong Kong is made up of barristers and solicitors. Solicitors are regulated by the Law Society of Hong Kong and barristers are regulated by the Hong Kong Bar Association.

A barrister is a referral profession thus members of the public has no direct access to barristers.